The Las Vegas Aces secured a hard-fought 86-83 win over the Phoenix Mercury at PHX Arena, marking their sixth straight victory. According to a post-game recap from the Aces' official media outlet, A'ja Wilson led the team with 30 points and 16 rebounds, while Chelsea Gray contributed 16 points and a season-high 9 assists, playing a key role in the final moments of the game.
Heading into the matchup, the Aces trailed the Mercury by one spot in the league standings and were focused on extending their win streak. As the 7 p.m. tipoff approached, anticipation was high, with A'ja Wilson leading the league in both scoring and rebounding. As reported by to KTNV, Wilson was just four blocks away from surpassing Ruth Riley in the record books before the game. Jackie Young came in averaging 19.2 points per game, while Jewell Loyd added 15.5 points per game off the bench.
The game included multiple lead changes, with neither team leading by more than five points in the final quarter. As noted in the official Aces recap, Las Vegas made 4 of 18 three-point attempts, while the Mercury converted 10 of 27. The Aces completed 22 of 26 free throws, which contributed to their three-point win over Phoenix.
In the final minutes of the fourth quarter, the lead continued to shift between teams. With 0.8 seconds remaining, Chelsea Gray intercepted an inbound pass, resulting in two free throws and a defensive block on Satou Sabally’s final shot attempt. Earlier, Phoenix had narrowed the deficit to one point following a layup by Natasha Thomas. The Aces, playing without Cheyenne Parker-Tyus due to maternity leave, recorded a 39-30 rebounding advantage over the Mercury, including a 12-7 edge in offensive rebounds.
In terms of individual achievements, Wilson reached several milestones during the game. Her double-double tied her with Nneka Ogwumike for the fifth-most in WNBA history, and she moved up in career totals for both free throws and field goals made, as per the team’s official recap. The Aces will next face the Dallas Wings at home today at Michelob ULTRA Arena. Tipoff is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. PT, with national coverage on ABC. The game is also part of the "Shooting 4 a Cure" campaign in partnership with the Kay Yow Fund, supporting cancer awareness through the team’s Cancer Awareness Game.
